Got an altered coin I have wanted for a long time

[Goes4ever]

Hunted an old farm after work and only got one coin. But it was a good one! Something I have wanted for a long time. A 1854 altered large cent....the dirty version lol. I have seen several people find these and I always wanted one! So funny how people even used this word in the 1800s. Also got a 1939 chauffeur badge and a mystery item as well.

 

[Dug]

I will confess, you made me go look at my coin collection. Now I have to wait for one.

 

[Mackaydon]

This is a well known alteration done outside the Mint as a scatological joke. The technique involves the use of a tool called a “graver”, that is used to “chase” the metal in the lettering into the desired shape. The metal is moved around by the tool to alter the “E” into a “U”.

This type of alteration of a large U.S. cent was common in the 19th century and there seems to be many available. These large cents are often seen at shows and are sold as a novelty. Value: about $5.

Don......

 

[cjon455]

That's a crazy cool large cent, I've seen a few posted over the years, congrats on yours, not too common of a find!!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your finds, never saw that type LC before

 

[1637]

i dont think i would have looked pass the 1853 date,cool finds. brad

 

[AlienLifeForm]

I knew Hillary was old, but not that old. Nice find!

 

[huntsman53]

i dont think i would have looked pass the 1853 date,cool finds. brad

Then you would have surely missed that the Large Cent is an 1854!


Frank

 

[Goes4ever]

I knew Hillary was old, but not that old. Nice find!

lol, nice!

 

[A2coins]

Great finds I want one too Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!

 

[BobTheDigger]

Awe man, now I want one. Something else to add to the bucket list. Great find!

 

[BigWaveDave]

Finally!...
A great gift for my ex....

 

[deershed]

I've never seen one of those before, Sweet find!!
I think I'd still rather have found that chauffeur's tag though.

 

[mooncusser]

yes very dirty coin

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on those to finds. Like the others, I need to find one of those altered LCs.

 

[GaRebel1861]

I guess old timers had a sense of humor too.

 

[claire]

I knew Hillary was old, but not that old. Nice find!

I bet Trump is looking to grab one

 

[Jaysix]

Haha. That is awesome!

 

[dsdigger]

Nice finds, Congrats! I would have been excited by the date and the fact that it wasn't clad that it would have been a while before I ever noticed the back. Cool Chauffeur's badge too!

 

[CoilToTheSoil]

Awesome find!

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